1. Providing comprehensive, high quality medical, surgical, dental, and preventative medical care exclusively for small animals.
2. Providing technical expertise, both professionally and with state-of-the-art equipment.
3. Showing compassion and genuine concern for our patients’ health and well-being.
4. Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness. Meeting and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Welcome to Best Friends Animal Hospital! We’re excited to invite you to join our team. As a two-doctor practice, we’re eager to welcome another associate into our growing family!

We encourage veterinarians of all experience levels to apply, including recent graduates—we’re happy to provide mentorship and support. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the Houma community while advancing your career.

Our veterinarian-led leadership team is dedicated to helping you achieve your clinical and professional goals while delivering top-quality care to your patients. We’d love for you to meet our team and become part of our community legacy!

What We Offer:

• Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience

• Unlimited personal time

• Bonus incentives

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement benefits (401(k) & Roth(k) with match)

• CE and licensure reimbursement

• Flexible work schedules

• Career development support

• Employee Assistance Program

• DVM Referral Program

• Mental health resources

• Relocation assistance available

We look forward to connecting with you!

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available